The SCREE team gathered around John Weisheit overlooking Rapid 15. John Weisheit is a river guide who has made over 400 trips through Cataract Canyon. He is describing to the SCREE team the line to take through the forthcoming sets of rapids.
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John Weisheit scouts Rapid 15 to the SCREE team
The SCREE team gathered around John Weisheit overlooking Rapid 15. John Weisheit is a river guide who has made over 400 trips through Cataract Canyon. He is describing to the SCREE team the line to take through the forthcoming sets of rapids.
Tess & Rick at Cataract Canyon "Danger" sign
Tess Harden and Rick Moscati (the USGS participants for this river segment) pose for a "selfie" in front of the "Danger" sign preceeding Cataract Canyon.
Tess Harden and Rick Moscati (the USGS participants for this river segment) pose for a "selfie" in front of the "Danger" sign preceeding Cataract Canyon.
SCREE flotilla in calm waters of Stillwater Canyon
The SCREE flotilla in the calm waters of Stillwater Canyon
The SCREE flotilla in the calm waters of Stillwater Canyon
The "media" boat passing by the Organ Rock Shale
Our media or film crew, Ben Kraushaar and Cody Perry, floating by the Organ Rock Shale in their boat filled with A/V equipment.
Our media or film crew, Ben Kraushaar and Cody Perry, floating by the Organ Rock Shale in their boat filled with A/V equipment.
Sunset view, looking west, at Turks Head campsite
Sunset view, looking west, at Turks Head campsite, Green River, Mile 21.
Sunset view, looking west, at Turks Head campsite, Green River, Mile 21.
Sunset view, looking east, at Turks Head campsite
Sunset view, looking east, at Turks Head campsite, Green River, Mile 21.
Sunset view, looking east, at Turks Head campsite, Green River, Mile 21.
Hiking up to the Bowknot Bend
Three SCREE hikers traversing a thin hiking trail to the saddle that separates the two arms of the Green River that defines the Bowknot Bend at Mile 63.
Three SCREE hikers traversing a thin hiking trail to the saddle that separates the two arms of the Green River that defines the Bowknot Bend at Mile 63.
The Bowknot Bend
Taken from the saddle, a panoramic view of the Bowknot Bend of the Green River. The Bowknot Bend is 7 river miles around. Erosion will eventually shorten the river course considerably.
Taken from the saddle, a panoramic view of the Bowknot Bend of the Green River. The Bowknot Bend is 7 river miles around. Erosion will eventually shorten the river course considerably.
Dellenbaugh Butte along Green River
At about Mile 102 you can see Dellenbaugh Butte, which is also known as The Anvil, or Inkwell Butte. Powell camped here July 14, 1869. The majority of the butte is composed of the Summerville Formation.
At about Mile 102 you can see Dellenbaugh Butte, which is also known as The Anvil, or Inkwell Butte. Powell camped here July 14, 1869. The majority of the butte is composed of the Summerville Formation.
Morning view at Trin-Alcove Bend
This was the morning view from my tent at our camp (Mile 90) at Trin-Alcove Bend.
This was the morning view from my tent at our camp (Mile 90) at Trin-Alcove Bend.
Passing under I-70 at Green River, UT
SCREE film maker, Ben Kraushaar, passes under I-70 at Green River, UT. The next time he will see a bridge over his boat will be 166 river miles away, on the Colorado River, at Hite, UT.
SCREE film maker, Ben Kraushaar, passes under I-70 at Green River, UT. The next time he will see a bridge over his boat will be 166 river miles away, on the Colorado River, at Hite, UT.
Colorful mineral deposits at Crystal Geyser
Details of Crystal Geyser can be found at https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/geosights/crystal-geyser/ Photo shows tufa deposits at the geyser deposited by disolved calcium carbonate.
Details of Crystal Geyser can be found at https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/geosights/crystal-geyser/ Photo shows tufa deposits at the geyser deposited by disolved calcium carbonate.
Paul Larmer viewing the Green River, UT
Powell 150 participant Paul Larmer, publisher of High County News, viewing the Green River, UT from the peak at School Section camp during the SCREE-USGS expedition, June 2019
Powell 150 participant Paul Larmer, publisher of High County News, viewing the Green River, UT from the peak at School Section camp during the SCREE-USGS expedition, June 2019
Powell 150 boats in Desolation Canyon on the Green River, UT
Boats in Desolation Canyon along the Green River, UT during the SCREE-USGS expedition, June 2019
Boats in Desolation Canyon along the Green River, UT during the SCREE-USGS expedition, June 2019
Daparture from Split Mountain
Jaime Delano (USGS) , Graham Lederer (USGS), and Ben Capelin (SCREE) as the expedition departs from Split Mountain Campground. The media team of Ben Kraushaar and Cody (last name unknown) follw the other boats while filiming.
Jaime Delano (USGS) , Graham Lederer (USGS), and Ben Capelin (SCREE) as the expedition departs from Split Mountain Campground. The media team of Ben Kraushaar and Cody (last name unknown) follw the other boats while filiming.
Split Mountain Looms in the Background
Three boats make their way around the bend near Dinosaur National Monument while the jagged edges of Split Mountain tower in the background.
Three boats make their way around the bend near Dinosaur National Monument while the jagged edges of Split Mountain tower in the background.
Bottomland View of Split Mountain
As Split Mountain slowly retreats from view, expedition leader Tom Minckley and Jaime Delano make their way steadily down river.
As Split Mountain slowly retreats from view, expedition leader Tom Minckley and Jaime Delano make their way steadily down river.
The Invasive Tamarisk Plant
While the lavendar color of the Tamarisk plant is nice to see, the plant is actually an invasive species. The Tamarisk Beatle was released in 2005 to combat the spread of the plant and has been quite successful in doing so.
While the lavendar color of the Tamarisk plant is nice to see, the plant is actually an invasive species. The Tamarisk Beatle was released in 2005 to combat the spread of the plant and has been quite successful in doing so.
Mitch Eaton Fly Fishing
Mitch Eaton attempts some fly fishing ultimately to no avail while Austin Alvarado looks on. As with the original 1869 Powell expedition, catching fish in the Green River is not an easily acocmplished endeavor.
Mitch Eaton attempts some fly fishing ultimately to no avail while Austin Alvarado looks on. As with the original 1869 Powell expedition, catching fish in the Green River is not an easily acocmplished endeavor.
Tom Minkley and Nick Hammond
Tom Minckley and Nick Hammond study the shore for plant and animal species and to enjoy the beautiful landscapes as they pass by.
Tom Minckley and Nick Hammond study the shore for plant and animal species and to enjoy the beautiful landscapes as they pass by.
Pat Kikut and Graham Lederer
Pat Kikut and Graham Lederer move quietly by the beautiful geologic formations along the Green River.
Pat Kikut and Graham Lederer move quietly by the beautiful geologic formations along the Green River.